Welcome: Life in Early Waihi Description: Life was ever changing during this time, and the people went through many obstacles and challenges in order to find gold. They found out the hard way that gold was not always easy to find. The following activities will enhance the student's learning and allow them to understand life during the gold rush.
The geography of our local area
The history of our area
How our area is shaped and develops from the physical and historic factors
The properties of gold and silver.
The uses of gold and silver.
How gold and silver are formed and extracted?
How mining effects our environment?
School Journal Resources: Digging for gold (A look at our Martha Mine Waihi)
On My Door Step
Description: Life was ever changing during this time, and the people went through many obstacles and challenges in order to find gold. They found out the hard way that gold was not always easy to find. The following activities will enhance the student's learning and allow them to understand life during the gold rush.
School Journal Resources:
Digging for gold (A look at our Martha Mine Waihi)
by MAGUINESS, JanPt 01 No. 4 2003 Pgs 7-11